Etude Lilac N100-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9DCEA, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Secret from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9DCEA · N100-2
Etude Lilac
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Etude Lilac Technical Profile
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Etude Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Etude Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEtude Lilac
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLavender Secret
Lavender Secret
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
On Butterfly Wings
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Etude Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Etude Lilac
#D9DCEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Etude Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Etude Lilac Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Etude Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Etude Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Etude Lilac have?
Etude Lilac by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Etude Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Etude Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Etude Lilac are Lavender Secret by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Iced Amethyst by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), On Butterfly Wings by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Etude Lilac's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Etude Lilac?
Etude Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Etude Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.